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Global EV battery supply chain puzzles over China graphite curbs
Beijing's move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as Chinese counterparts, industry insiders and experts said.
‘Kayan’: The Beauty Buzzword Sparking Debate on Chinese Social Media
Social posts related to the buzzword ‘kayan’ have surged in recent months, with users sharing tales of being denied entry to nightclubs for not meeting beauty standards.
China's ex-premier leaves an unfinished reform legacy
When China's Communist Party released the names of its 205-person Central Committee a year ago, there was a glaring omission: Li Keqiang, the premier.
Shanghai backs China’s AI push with new industrial park for data
The International Data Economy Industrial Park aims to attract more than 100 leading data companies with a combined output of over 100 billion yuan by 2025.
China vows closer Iran ties in first meeting since Israel-Gaza war
Gaza tragedies ‘have increased the instability of the Middle East’, Fars quotes Chinese Premier Li Qiang as telling Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber on SCO margins in Bishkek.
China's Huawei reports modest revenue growth for first three quarters
China's Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) saw a slight uptick in revenue in the first three quarters of 2023, with the company citing growth in its digital power and cloud businesses as well as the growing competitiveness of its vehicle components unit.
How a Red-Haired Chatbot Became China’s New Favorite English Tutor
The ChatGPT-based video app Call Annie has unexpectedly found a large user base in China, where parents are sharing tips on how to turn the chatbot into a makeshift language tutor.
Reactions to death of Chinese ex-Premier Li Keqiang
Below are reactions to the death on Friday of Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang:
Chinese Jet Flies Within 10 Feet of U.S. Bomber, Pentagon Says
The fighter jet neared a B-52 during a maneuver over the South China Sea on Tuesday night, the U.S. military said. China had no immediate response.
Beijing, Asean to start on third reading of South China Sea code of conduct
China and regional bloc will ‘accelerate negotiations’, Chinese foreign ministry says after senior officials had ‘in-depth exchange of views’ and agreed to deepen cooperation.
China nudges Mongolia to join Eurasian security bloc
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China will boost its cooperation with Mongolia under a Eurasian security bloc, which this year admitted its ninth member Iran, gently nudging its smaller neighbour to join a regional group that also includes Russia.
Video: Pentagon Says Video Shows Chinese Jet’s Close Approach to B-52
The U.S. military called the near miss over the South China Sea an “unprofessional intercept.”
SMIC, Huawei chip advances will continue despite US sanctions, says TSMC veteran
Burn J. Lin, a well-regarded former vice-president at TSMC, said SMIC should be able to advance to making 5-nm chips with existing equipment.
Three Chinese EV Giants Revealed as Subjects of EU Subsidy Probe
BYD, Geely, and SAIC will be the focus of an investigation to determine whether the automakers have benefited from unfair subsidies that allow them to undercut their EU rivals, according to a document seen by Caixin
Chinese fighter jet nearly crashes into U.S. bomber
Aircraft flying over the South China Sea miss each other by 3 meters
Li Keqiang, China’s former premier, dies suddenly at 68
Senior official once seen as contender for party leadership suffers heart attack in Shanghai
China, US Release Dueling Videos With Accusations of Provocation
The US and China each released video footage that accused the other of provocative or unprofessional actions by military craft in and around the South China Sea, escalating the rhetoric by both countries in the disputed body of water.
China and U.S. need in-depth dialogue, Wang Yi tells Blinken
Foreign minister paves the way for potential Xi-Biden summit next month
What did Taiwanese voters think of former president Ma’s visit to China?
Former president of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou visited China earlier this month, on a ten day bridge-building amidst worsening cross-strait relations. The reactions to his visit however show a widening generation gap on the island.
Editor’s note for April 26, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
When Comrade Xi invited Monsieur Macron to tea
Xi Jinping took visiting French president Emmanuel Macron for a pas de deux in the Pines in a garden originally built for Chairman Mao. Macron was suitably impressed, and said all the right things that a ‘true friend of China’ must say.
China’s Arctic ambitions and Russian ties stoke NATO fears
Polar sea ice is melting at an unprecedented rate, potentially freeing up access to faster shipping routes and vast natural resources in the Arctic. China has its eyes on those lucrative opportunities through Russia.
Editor’s note for April 25, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s diplomats are driving other countries to sympathize with Taiwan
There was fury across Europe and beyond after Lu Shaye, China’s ambassador to France, questioned the legal status of Ukraine and other countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. It was merely the latest episode of Chinese diplomacy’s rapid unexpected disassembly.
Editor’s note for April 24, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for April 21, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Why is a Washington committee on China denying journalists access to unclassified war games?
Laurel Schwartz left Beijing to return to the U.S., partly because she missed the openness of America. So why was she barred from attending a Congressional committee event about war games in the Taiwan Strait?
This week on TikTok: Match fixing, Beijing fire, and botched ice cream
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China’s close ties with Russia are all about China
China and Russia lauded the strength of their military cooperation this past week. But whether or not Beijing will offer military aid to Moscow in its war on Ukraine hinges on whether it serves China’s interests.
U.S. officials call out companies for forced Uyghur labor in their supply chains
Activists and U.S. officials have hailed legislation intended to stop goods made with coerced Uyghur labor, but complain that tainted goods are still reaching U.S. markets in large numbers.
Editor’s note for April 20, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Bonding on the wall: How climbing became a favorite hobby among queer women in China
Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity among young professionals in China, especially among women and LGBTQ communities. We asked two queer women to share their experiences on and off the wall.
Editor’s note for April 19, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.